We read the headlines, we watch the news, but for many, the fascination with crime isn’t satisfied by such brief accounts. Sociologists, criminologists, psychologists, journalists, filmmakers, and even novelists have tried to give society a deeper understanding of the crimes and criminals that horrify us most. Here is a selection from the large body of popular literature and film on the subject.
- Organized Crime
- Serial Killers
- Historical Crime
- Crime Overseas
- White Collar Crime
- Drugs and Crime
- Juveniles and Crime
- Regional Crime
- Violence Against Women and Children
- And Still More Crimes
- Criminal Investigation, Forensic Science, and Prosecution
- True Crime in the Arts
- Novels Based on True Crimes
- Films about True Crime
- Children’s Books about Crime
- Local Newspaper Coverage of Crime
- Government Documents on Crime
- Websites